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<\/p>\nShocking CCTV footage captured the moment a reckless driver ploughed into a pub after reaching speeds of 110mph during a police chase.<\/p>\n
In a clip, which has been shared by Nottinghamshire Police, Jamie Kettle, 37, was seen behind the wheel of a speeding Land Rover Discovery trying to escape pursuing police. But he suddenly lost control of the vehicle and smashed into The Lockside pub in Worksop where stunned customers were playing pool.<\/p>\n
Police say dangerous driver reportedly ran off after the collision and waded into a canal in an attempt to avoid capture. However, he was located by specialist dog officers and arrested.<\/p>\n
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The incident happened after police received a report claiming a Land Rover Discovery stolen from an address in Woodthorpe on March 27, 2023. It was spotted shortly after by a team of highly-trained officers as it headed along the A614 towards Ollerton.<\/p>\n
They followed the vehicle as it exited onto the A57 before Kettle hit speeds of to up to 110mph, almost double the areas speed limit. The cops turned on their blue lights but Kettle continued to drive dangerously.<\/p>\n
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He was going too fast to negotiate a junction before colliding with the pub wall. The 37-year-old, of Thoresby Close, Harworth, was charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and without insurance, criminal damage to the pub.<\/p>\n
Kettle pleaded guilty to the offences and appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on December 8, where he was jailed for two years. Sergeant Clint Gloyn, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Kettle\u2019s dangerous and erratic driving showed utter disregard for the safety of others.<\/p>\n
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"He continued to drive at speed in highly populated built-up areas before crashing into the pub. There were numerous people inside the pub at the time and also walking through the town centre. Extensive structural damage was caused to the pub but thankfully no-one was injured.<\/p>\n
"I\u2019m glad we were able to bring this case before the courts and show that this type of criminality is unacceptable and offenders who put other people\u2019s safety at risk in this way will be robustly dealt with."<\/p>\n